Summary

Support the Chief Financial Officer services team. Perform duties and prepare reports relating to master bond ordinance activity, grants, internal audits, key performance indicators, compliance, quality assurance, and statistics on data.

Job Responsibilities

• Support, account for, and report on master bond ordinance activity related to both GLWA and Detroit Water & Sewerage Department
• Manage and report on all grant activity for the organization
• Lead and oversee the internal audit function
• Administer GLWA affordability initiatives and assistance programs
• Support the CFO with general Financial Services Area functions including Audit Committee coordination, key performance indicator reporting, business continuity and continuation of operation maintenance, and other related responsibilities as needed
• Identify issues and assist in resolution with the help of experienced team members and management
• Manage large amounts of information with regular changes and updates

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or closely related area
• Three (3) or more years of experience with financial and accounting reporting
• Valid Driver’s License required

Other PREFERRED Requirements

• Experience in a municipal or public utility setting 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 
• Fund accounting 
• Grant and loan administration
• Contract administration
• Construction management 
• Procurement 

About GLWA

It’s an exciting time to be at the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)! GLWA employs hundreds of technical and administrative staff, all working to ensure safe, healthy sewage treatment and to provide our award-winning drinking water to more than 80 wholesale customers in Michigan. GLWA is a regional collaboration of 8 counties (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair, Lapeer, Genesee, Washtenaw, and Monroe Counties), uniting to ensure the nation’s best water and sewer services to city and suburban customers.A career with GLWA can be rewarding, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

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